Fun Bobby Backpack (Friday Foto Fun #172)

Last Saturday, I streamed making the Fun Bobby Backpack by Sincerely Jen Patterns!  I didn't finish it because I didn't have the properly sized rivets to go through the straps to secure them which halted my progress.  Fortunately, I had rivets arriving this week for me to finish the rest of the bag off stream.

The interior of the bag has a slip pocket on one side and an interior zipper pocket on the other side.  As you can see, the lining is a bit slouchy and I'm not the biggest fan.  I hope with use the lining settles down.

The back of the bag has a zipper and you can see the purse feet I added from this angle.

Since I used vinyl, the straps ended up thick, hence the need for bigger rivets to secure the straps.  I also had to use LARGE strap sliders to accommodate the thickness of the vinyl.  Overall I think it turned out pretty!

Now, what did I think of the pattern?

• The pattern was written clearly and I would definitely make it again with some modifications like using all quilting cotton or thinner faux leather/vinyl.
• I also really dislike using foam.  The body of the bag is sew-in foam, but after using other interfacings, I'm not a fan of foam anymore!
• As for the bag shape, I think the overall size is good, but it's still too wide for how tall it is.  I'm still on the hunt for the "perfect" backpack pattern!

Bag Details:

• Pattern: Fun Bobby Backpack by Sincerely Jen Patterns
• Fabric: Garden Party canvas by Rifle Paper and vinyl that I bought on Ebay!
• Hardware: Miscellaneous other hardware from various sources.
• Thread: 40wt Aurifil 5011

What are your sewing plans this weekend?

I will be streaming tomorrow starting at 8am Mountain on my Twitch Channel and I'll be making another bag, most likely a remake of the Moonwake bag from Lavender & Twine.  I'm still collecting all the hardware to make sure I have everything BEFORE I start sewing this time!  Come hang out, chat, and sew!

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